San Jose, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
1,027,690
Unemployment
4.7%
Poverty
8.7%
Median Home
$864,600
Median Income
$109,593
Median Rent
$2,107
San Jose SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
8
Commute
5
San Jose, CA Crime Report
29,723
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,858.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
15.39%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
San Jose / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 29,723 | 2,858.0 | 2,772.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 4,559 | 438.4 | 441.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 32 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1,339 | 128.7 | 132.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,517 | 242.0 | 267.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 25,164 | 2,419.6 | 2,331.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 4,114 | 395.6 | 386.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 14,924 | 1,435.0 | 1,586.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 6,126 | 589.0 | 358.8 | 219.9 |
San Jose, CA Cost Of Living
181
San Jose's Overall Cost Of Living
San Jose's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | San Jose | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 130 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 126 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 127 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 303 | 196 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 137 | 128 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 121 | 118 | 100 | |
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Rankings for San Jose in California
Map Of San Jose, CA
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Population over time in San Jose
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,027,690 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 1,026,658 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 1,023,031 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 1,009,363 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 1,000,860 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 986,320 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 968,903 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 954,379 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 939,688 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 925,300 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in San Jose
| Race | San Jose | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25.7% | 37.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 2.8% | 5.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 35.7% | 14.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 31.6% | 39.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in San Jose
| Gender | San Jose | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in San Jose for adults over 25
| Education | San Jose | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For San Jose, California
| Income | San Jose | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.0% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.0% | 16.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.2% | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.0% | 12.2% | 7.7% |
